The Planning & Development Department coordinate land use within the City to ensure growth and development occurs in an organized, rational manner while maintain and enhance the quality of life for the residents of the City of Camrose.
If you have a project or proposal, our team would be happy to meet with you! Please contact us at planning@camrose.ca, call us at 780.672.4428 or visit as on the second floor of City Hall.
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The Land Use Bylaw regulates the size, height, setbacks, and maximum site coverage for accessory buildings, including detached garages, carports, and sheds. A development permit and a building permit are required for accessory buildings with an area greater than 10m². Permits can be applied for with Planning & Development Services, located on the 2nd floor of City Hall. When applying for permits please provide:
Accessory buildings with an area less than 10m² that adhere to the Land Use Bylaw do not require a development permit. However, all accessory buildings are to be no less than 1.0m from property lines and no less than 2.0m from other structures on the property. View more information in our Accessory Buildings brochure. |
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Compliance Certificates |
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The Development Authority issues a letter of compliance to existing buildings or structures when the development complies with the Land Use Bylaw. View the Compliance Certificate application. View the fees for a compliance certificate. View more information in our Compliance Certificates brochure. Real Property ReportWe require a Real Property Report (RPR) from an Alberta Land Surveyor. If the RPR is greater than 1 year old, you must include a verified Statutory Declaration from the registered owner. The Development Authority will notify you if the subject property does not comply with the Bylaw and the steps necessary to ensure compliance. |
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Deck Permits |
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You require a deck permit if you are building an uncovered deck more than 0.60m above the ground. What is required for an uncovered deck permit?
View more information in our Deck Permits brochure. RegulationsYou must build a deck within your property and with the required setbacks set out in the Land Use Bylaw. You cannot build a deck over an easement, utility right-of-way, or gas meter and/or gas shut off. |
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Design Standards |
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Design Standards are available on request from our Engineering Department at 780.672.4428 or engineer@camrose.ca. |
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A development permit and building permit are required for detached secondary suites (also known as garage suites or garden suites). Detached Secondary Suites are permitted on corner lots and lots with a lane. View more information in the Detached Secondary Suite brochure or view the requirements outlined in the Land Use Bylaw. What is required to be submitted for a detached secondary suite application?
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Development Permits |
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The City of Camrose regulates the setbacks from property lines, height of buildings, site coverage, landscaping and property uses. The regulations for your property depend on your property zoning. Please see our Land Use Bylaw and our Development Permits brochure for more information. Single family/duplex/secondary suite packageFor a single family dwelling, duplex, secondary suite, and/or addition (including covered deck), please view the following:
Commercial/industrial/institutional/multi-family dwelling packageFor Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, or Multi-family dwelling (triplex, fourplex, apartment) development, please view the following:
View more information in the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design brochure.
View the development permit fees. |
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Fence Permits |
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If you are either building a new fence on a property and/or replacing an old or current fence on an existing property, you need a fence permit. What is required for a fence permit?
View more information in our Fence Permits brochure. RegulationsThe Land Use Bylaw regulates materials your fence is made out of, maximum height of your fence, and sight triangles. A residential fence can be as high as 1.0m in the front yard, and 1.8m in the rear yard. Fences must be fully contained on your own property and cannot encroach onto City property. View more details in the Land Use Bylaw. Corner lots and required sight trianglesWhen building a fence on a corner lot, it is important to be aware of the sight triangle requirements. Sight triangles are required to ensure that sufficient sight lines are maintained to provide visibility for pedestrian and vehicle safety. |
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Recent Approvals |
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Development Permit Approvals
* For information on approval of Fence Permits, please contact Planning & Development at 780.672.4428. The Development Authority has 20 days after application receipt to determine if an application is complete. If no decision is made within 20 days or within an agreed time period, the application is deemed complete. A Notice of Decision must be made within 40 days of the deemed completion date. Appeals: The time period for appealing a decision is 21 days from the decision date. The appeal period for persons who are affected by a development permit is 21 days after the notice date of the permit. Subdivision Approvals
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Redistricting (Rezoning) Applications |
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If you want to redistrict a property, we need to review the Land Use Bylaw amendment with Council for approval. The Land Use Bylaw regulates development in the City of Camrose. It determines how you can use land within districts. View more information in our Redistricting brochure. What is required for a Redistricting Application?
Redistricting Process
If you are curious about the zoning of a property, view our Land Use Map. |
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Seasonal Outdoor Patios |
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View the Seasonal Outdoor Patio Policy here. View the Application Form here. Boulevard PatiosBoulevard Patio means a directly adjacent accessory use to a business establishment located on the ground floor outside of a building occupying portions of Public Lands. On-Street PatiosOn-Street Patio means a Patio constructed on a roadway portion of Public Land. Private Property PatiosPrivate Property Patio means a Patio installed within a defined area, within the boundaries of Private Lands. ExclusionsThis policy does not apply to any Patio with a total of two (2) tables and/or four (4) chairs or less. What is required for a Patio Application?The following items are to be submitted with your application:
View the Seasonal Outdoor Patio Application Process here. View more information in our Seasonal Outdoor Patio Brochure here. |
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Sign Permits |
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A sign permit is required if you are:
What is required for a sign permit?
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Subdivision |
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A subdivision is the division of a parcel of land into two or more lots. Each lot is given a separate title. A subdivision is also used for a lot line adjustment on an existing property. View more information in our Subdivision brochure. Meet with us firstIt is important to meet with Planning and Development to discuss your proposed development to ensure that it corresponds with current area structure plans and minimum subdivision requirements set out in our Land Use Bylaw. What is required for a Subdivision Application?See our subdivision checklist outlining what you need to provide with your application. View our subdivision fees for cost of application, mailouts, advertising and endorsement. Subdivision Application Process
Subdivision Extension Process An extension request application can be forwarded to planning@camrose.ca. Extension fees are required in accordance with the Fees and Charges Bylaw. RegulationsThe Municipal Government Act – Section 653 regulates subdivisions. Subdivision applications are reviewed by the Subdivision Approving Authority which consists of three members of the City of Camrose staff. The Director of Subdivision Authority is the Director of Planning and Development and other members include the City Manager and the City Engineer, or any of their delegates. |
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